COLOMBO, Jan. 22 -- Sri Lanka on Thursday (22) launched a suite of national digital frameworks and platforms aimed at overhauling agricultural governance and decision-making, marking a significant ste... Read More
COLOMBO, Jan. 21 -- India on Wednesday (21) commissioned its second Bailey Bridge, a 120-foot structure, this time on the B-492 Kandy-Ragala Road, restoring a key transport link in Sri Lanka's central... Read More
COLOMBO, Jan. 21 -- Sri Lanka's apparel exporters have reaffirmed their commitment to meeting European Union human rights due diligence and sustainability requirements, as global brands tighten supply... Read More
COLOMBO, Jan. 20 -- Reporting on social impacts in Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) in Sri Lanka remains weak and inconsistent, reducing their reliability for policymakers and investors, accord... Read More
COLOMBO, Jan. 20 -- Sri Lanka is revising the basis for charging value-added tax (VAT) on imported rough stones in a bid to revive its gem cutting and polishing industry, which has seen significant ac... Read More
COLOMBO, Jan. 20 -- Sri Lanka's Speaker of Parliament, Jagath Wickramaratne, has called for stronger cooperation among Commonwealth legislatures to counter misinformation and protect democratic instit... Read More
COLOMBO, Jan. 16 -- A team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will visit Sri Lanka from January 22 to 28 to assess the economic impact of Cyclone Ditwah, with findings expected to inform discu... Read More
COLOMBO, Jan. 14 -- The Right to Information (RTI) Commission on Tuesday (13) ordered the Presidential Secretariat to disclose information relating to vehicles handed over by officials whose appointme... Read More
COLOMBO, Jan. 14 -- The Trincomalee Magistrate's Court on Wednesday (14) ordered that four Buddhist monks, including Ven. Balangoda Kassapa Thera, and five other individuals be remanded until January ... Read More
COLOMBO, Jan. 14 -- Nearly all communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka suffered damage to homes, roads and other critical infrastructure, according to a new assessment released by the Unit... Read More